Scientists report the discovery of Vasuki indicus in Gujarat, based on 27 fossilized vertebrae. The snake lived about 47 million years ago and may have reached roughly 50 feet, putting it among the largest known serpent species. The find could also reshape ideas about where giant snakes first evolved, suggesting India may hold key clues to their origins.
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